Mama_Cashew ASN, RN

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   Knitting during class: ok or not?

   Mama_Cashew replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

   It bothered me because she was very elaborate with her movements, and reaching in and out of her bag multiple times to grab different colored pens and for some odd reason her pens were really scratchy. It was distracting because although doodling sh...
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   Knitting during class: ok or not?

   Mama_Cashew replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

   I sat next to a girl once who did nothing but doodle during lectures. It drove me nuts. So I said something to the instructor about it and she said, "maybe she has ADHD and it helps her to concentrate by keeping her hands busy." I say, as long as y...
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   Grades in Nursing School

   Mama_Cashew replied to MariahO's topic in General Students

   Nursing school exams are like nothing you have ever experienced before. I would recommend picking up a couple of NCLEX study guides so you can practice those types of questions.
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   IS MICU/SICU too much for New Grad?

   Mama_Cashew replied to RNewbie0203's topic in MICU

   I am a new grad in an MICU. Not sure why everyone thinks new grads don't get into ICU, because I am one of three hired into my area. We all get 6 months orientation with a preceptor. If it's where you want to be and you get an offer I say go for i...
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   Best transition into ICU?

   Mama_Cashew replied to nmpBSN's topic in MICU

   It's going pretty well. I have been on the floor for about a month now, and while I know I still have a ton of stuff to learn, I am feeling more and more confident every day. I think one of the reasons I and a few other new grads were hired is so t...
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   Best transition into ICU?

   Mama_Cashew replied to nmpBSN's topic in MICU

   Nope, no previous experience. I got my associates so we don't do a senior internship. Never worked as a tech before anywhere.
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   Best transition into ICU?

   Mama_Cashew replied to nmpBSN's topic in MICU

   I'm a new grad that was hired directly into the MICU. It is possible.
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   precepting assignment- need advice

   Mama_Cashew replied to Iliauna's topic in General Students

   Honestly, I don't think it will hurt your future career at all. I am a new grad who got straight into the MICU without any previous hospital experience and NO preceptorship in an ICU.
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   cancle my nclex result

   Mama_Cashew replied to kaurb22's topic in NCLEX

   When you take your test, you have to show them you turned it off and it gets sealed in a bag. You CANNOT access your phone during the test, not even during breaks. If you do, you run the risk of them cancelling your results.
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    To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    Mama_Cashew replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Where I went to school, it IS all about your grades in the 4 required pre-reqs and your TEAS score. That's it, no essay, no interview. So for my program, yes you need as close to a 4.0 as possible, because those grades are weighted based on which l...
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    starting in a specialty

    Mama_Cashew replied to SN2014's topic in General Students

    I just granted in May and I really, really wanted to start in my desired specialty, critical care (either ICU or the ED). I applied to every type of job that fit that criteria and pretty much every other position as well. I start Monday at the hosp...
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    Tips for a new grad

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in MICU

    Thank you for the advice. I actually have looked at the book you mentioned several times! Guess it's time to get it off my wishlist and put it into my hands!!
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    Tips for a new grad

    Mama_Cashew posted a topic in MICU

    Hello everyone, I am writing to seek the advice of those with WAY more experience than I have. I recently accepted a position in the MICU at a local hospital. I was hoping some of those who have worked in this area before could offer some tips and ...
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    Notes: Laptop, Tablet, or Paper?

    Mama_Cashew replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    I actually have tried all three. I originally took my laptop with me, but it was more of a distraction than a help. So I took my iPad and tried using that. Same thing happened. Pen and paper worked best for me. I would print off the power points...
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    Tattoos/piercings?

    Mama_Cashew replied to livelovelaugh1396's topic in General Students

    At my school, we were only allowed to have 1 pair of earrings. No other piercings were allowed. As for tattoos, they had to be covered. Depending which wrist you get your tattoo on, you could cover it with your watch. That's what I do with the on...